Send SMS toAirtel
eSMS Africa delivers A2P SMS, OTP and bulk messaging to Airtel subscribers in 14 African countries on direct routes - via one SMS API, SMPP, branded sender IDs and real-time delivery reports.











+2Airtel coverage: 14 countries
Bulk & transactional SMS
Reach Airtel subscribers with campaigns, alerts and notifications on direct routes.
OTP & verification
Deliver one-time passwords to Airtel numbers with priority routing and sub-second speed.
SMS API & SMPP
Send to Airtel over a REST API or bind via SMPP for high throughput.
Branded sender IDs
Register alphanumeric sender IDs so your Airtel messages come from your brand.
Rapports d ' exécution
Real-time DLRs confirm which messages reached Airtel handsets.
Multi-country coverage
One integration covers Airtel across 14 markets and every other African network.
Sending to Airtel: common questions
Can I send SMS to Airtel?
Yes. eSMS Africa delivers A2P SMS, OTP and bulk SMS to Airtel subscribers in 14 African countries on direct routes.
Which countries does Airtel cover on eSMS Africa?
Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Madagascar, Seychelles, Nigeria, Niger, DR Congo, Congo-Brazzaville, Gabon, Chad, Zambia and Malawi.
Do you support OTP delivery to Airtel?
Yes - one-time passwords route on priority paths to Airtel for fast, reliable verification.
Can I register a sender ID for Airtel?
Yes. We register alphanumeric sender IDs with Airtel where the network supports them and handle the approval process.